Fan communication apps have become increasingly common in K-Pop. Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment There's a long history of K-Pop artists - known simply as "Idols" in Korea - communicating directly with their dedicated fan bases.